NBC News tracks Democratic wins across the U.S.
3:59 AM EST – Democrat Nicole Cannizzaro defeats Republican Adriana Guzmán Fralick to win the Nevada attorney general race. Concurrently, Democrat Sandra Jauregui wins the Nevada lieutenant governor race over Republican Stavros Anthony. Democrat Francisco Aguilar secures re-election in the Nevada secretary of state race, defeating Republican Jim Marchant.
3:56 AM EST – The Democrats secure their largest margin in the House since 1993, with projections of 258 seats. This surpasses their closest tally of 257 seats in 2009 under President Obama.
3:47 AM EST – After more than three decades, Democrats claim multiple statewide offices in Texas. This includes victories for James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa in the Senate and gubernatorial races. The party also flips the offices of attorney general, lieutenant governor, and railroad commissioner.
Democratic victories in Texas mark a significant political shift following a long-standing Republican dominance.
3:38 AM EST – Arizona voters approve Proposition 318, setting school sports participation based on birth sex.
3:37 AM EST – Despite prevailing victories, Democrats face negative perceptions, with a net negative of 6 percentage points in voter opinion. Republicans, however, face an even greater net negative at 18 points.
3:35 AM EST – Jon Rosenthal wins the Texas railroad commissioner race, defeating Republican Bo French, who faced backlash for racist remarks.
3:32 AM EST – Troy Jackson, a Democrat, defeats long-term GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine.
3:28 AM EST – Republican Pete Ricketts wins re-election in Nebraska’s Senate race, defeating independent Dan Osborn.
3:20 AM EST – Nevada approvals: Question 7, requiring voter ID, and Question 6, affirming the right to abortion.
3:19 AM EST – Rep. Marcy Kaptur wins another term in Ohio, despite Republican-led redistricting.
2:53 AM EST – Republican Jim Pillen secures re-election as Nebraska’s governor.
2:51 AM EST – Alaska remains a contested arena with Senate candidates Democrat Mary Peltola and Sen. Dan S. Sullivan in a too-close-to-call race.
2:46 AM EST – Democrat Marcy Kaptur prevails again in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District.
2:44 AM EST – Exit polls in Michigan reveal strong support for progressive Abdul El-Sayed from Muslim, Black, LGBTQ, and young voters, securing his Senate win against Mike Rogers.
2:41 AM EST – Republicans Scott Petersen and Mike Hilgers secure Nebraska’s secretary of state and attorney general races, respectively.
2:40 AM EST – Massachusetts and Idaho voters reject propositions concerning primary elections and reproductive rights, respectively.
2:37 AM EST – Mississippi Democrats make a strong showing, with Scott Colom leading incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith by a narrow margin.
2:07 AM EST – Jewish voter alignment trends with a significant shift observed away from Democrats, down from 64% to 50%, according to exit polls.
These developments showcase a significant evening of political shifts and decisions across the United States, indicating a dynamic landscape and voter reflection on legislative priorities and governance.
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